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"Bayanihan: Dance-Theatre Spectacular" is a world-premiere dance-theatre performance featuring an all Filipinx-American cast and creative team. From the organizers: On August 19 and 20, 2023, Maraya Performing Arts presents Bayanihan, at our studio that is for and by multi-generational Filipino-Americans of South Bay. Bayanihan will explore the triumphs and resilience of this immigrant community through a variety of performing arts mediums including hip hop, contemporary dance, live music, spoken word poetry and DJing by Dr. DJ Kuttin Kandi founder and executive director of the Asian Solidarity Collective. Director/Choreographer Anjanette Maraya-Ramey is a first generation Filipina-American, and South Bay native whose father immigrated to the United States in 1973 and joined the US Navy. Similar stories are shared by many South Bay resident Filipinos who fled poverty and dictatorship of their homeland to seek refuge in a foreign country. Bayanihan will serve as an outlet to share the multi-generational stories of the American Dream, assimilation to a new home, and the resilience and selflessness of the Filipino people of South Bay in search of belonging. Bayanihan choreographers include: Sean Asuncion, Xavier Hicks, and Odessa Uno. Hailing from Los Angeles, Filipinx R&B recording artist and Chula Vista native, Roann Mesina will be a featured singer in the show. Weaving narrative, spoken word poetry and spinning live beats is South Bay resident, Dr. Kandi. Saturday, Aug. 19 and Sunday Aug. 20 Doors: 1:30 p.m. Show: 2-3 p.m. After Party (LAST DAY ONLY!) – 3-4:45 p.m. In solidarity and appreciation for the Filipino culture, audience members are encouraged to sport Barong Tagalog and Filipiniana attire! The post show reception includes a fiesta with lite appetizers, Karaoke and dance party. Make sure that your select the correct ticket if you would like to participate! – the post show reception will require $20 donation. Tickets are limited. Related links: Maraya Performing Arts: website | Instagram | Facebook

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The Mariachi Scholarship Foundation’s Mariachi Summit GALA CONCERT returns! Celebrating the rich history of Mexican music with the heirs of this legacy: Lupita Infante, Rafael Jorge Negrete, Juan Mendoza “El Tariacuri”, Gabriel Solis, and more. With maestro Alberto de la Rosa and the "Tlen Huicani All Stars” (the world’s premier jarocho and huasteco ensemble), San Diego’s own Mariachi Champaña Nevin, the San Diego Binational Symphony Orchestra and Ballet Folklórico Internacional with choreography by Amalia Viviana Basanta Hernández. Directed by Jeff Nevin. All proceeds benefit mariachi education in San Diego and college scholarships for local mariachi and ballet folklórico students.

From the organizers: Laufey (pronounced lāy-vāy) is a 24-year-old, Los Angeles-based singer, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist whose jazz songs are about young love and self-discovery. Raised between Reykjavík and Washington, D.C. with annual visits to Beijing, the Icelandic-Chinese artist grew up playing cello as well as piano and became hooked on the jazz standards of Ella Fitzgerald after digging through her father’s record collection. In 2020, while still a student at Berklee College of Music, Laufey released her debut single “Street by Street,” which went on to top the Icelandic radio charts. Following the release of her 2021 Typical of Me EP, Laufey was named Best New Artist in Jazz and Blues at the Icelandic Music Awards and hosted her own show on BBC Radio 3/BBC Sounds. Her debut full-length Everything I Know About Love, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Alternative New Artist Album chart, and the lead single “Valentine” peaked at #1 on the Spotify Jazz Chart. In 2022 Laufey was the most streamed jazz artist on Spotify, with 425 million streams across all platforms. Joining Laufey will be special guest Adam Melchor. All Ages Welcome Doors: 7:00PM Show: 8:00PM *Times and support acts are subject to change* Tickets purchased from third-party outlets cannot be verified by our box office. If you have any issues with a third-party purchase, you must contact the third-party outlet directly. This event is open to all ages. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult over the age of 25 with written authorization. California Department of Health strongly recommends that all attendees are fully vaccinated or obtain a negative COVID-19 test prior to attending the event. Related links: The Magnolia website | Instagram | Facebook Laufey website | Instagram | Spotify | YouTube